Dave... FIRST its a suggestion. Serious racers with big fleets use this system and swear buy it... not just prefer it... SWEAR BY IT... A colleague got me to look at it and I was impressed... take a look at the video.

Second, its about FAIR STARTS for the fleet.... it's not about hand to hand combat on a "too short line"...

Third its always about safety... unless you think the entire fleet is expert at boat handling... (You have no worries about the line for the f18's... boat handling by the fleet.. Ihave no clue.

Fourth... change is good... change adds spice to your life...the heartburn you feel.... its all in your mind (grin)

Finally..... all 50 boats (F18 or Hobie 16's) will have to be passed ...no worries... the joy of a big fleet will not be missed!... Now, That OCS you swallow because at 300 meters away... you are not going to hear your number.... will be 51 points...

Just making a point!